How would you feel?

Teaching Resource

Discuss in small groups how each scenario makes you feel.

1. There is a boy/girl in your class who lives in the same street as you. You have
played together since you were in pre-primary, but now your friends make fun
of you saying he/she is your girlfriend/boyfriend. How would you feel?

2. You have been playing netball for the school sports competition since year
three and you really enjoy the game. You like to practise goal shooting at
recess and lunchtime but the other boys tease you because you are on the
netball court with the girls instead of playing footy with them. It was ok when
you were younger. No one seemed to care then. How would you feel?

3. Some of your friends have a girlfriend/boyfriend but you feel you are too
young. Your friends start to tease you because you are not interested in a
relationship yet. How would you feel?

4. Your Mum brings you to school each day and walks you to your classroom,
kissing you goodbye in front of everyone. Your friends all laugh and tease you
about it. How would you feel?

Used with permission from:

Christchurch Education Unit New Zealand Family Planning Association. The Next Step – Sexuality issues for
Form 2 students. New Zealand Family Planning, 1994.

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